What does popcorn have to teach us about science and stress? Plenty. Today, on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’ll explore how we can help our grandchildren manage stress. Glad you’re here. 

Show Notes for Stress, Popcorn, and Your Grandchildren

Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the Missing Falls, is available now for readers ages 8-12. Kid-sized mysteries. God-sized truths.

Scripture to Help Grandparents

Philippians 4:5-7

Hebrews 13:5-6

Joshua 1:9

Matthew 7:7-8

1 Thessalonians 5:18

1 Kings 18-19:18

Esther 4-7

Daniel 2, 6

Matthew 26:36-46

Popcorn link:

15 Best Popcorn Recipes for a Fun Movie Night

19 Spins on Popcorn

Top 16 Popcorn Flavors You Need to Try Today

Next week's episode on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Grandchildren: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.

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Our grandchildren are under attack from culture, from opposing worldviews, and from the enemy. How can we help them to guard their hearts? We’ll explore this question this week on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here.

Show Notes for Castles and Strongholds: Guarding Your Grandchild's Heart

Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the Missing Falls, is available now for readers ages 8-12. Kid-sized mysteries. God-sized truths.

Scripture To Help Grandparents

Jeremiah 17:9

Romans 7:15

Psalm 139:23-24

Matthew 12:34

Proverbs 4:23

Psalm 119:11

Philippians 4:8

Proverbs 3:5-6

Isaiah 30:21

Cardboard castle

Rice Krispie treat castle

Design your own shield: https://coamaker.com

Next week on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Stress, Popcorn, and Your Grandchild.

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Do you have a grandchild who is unsure about this whole Jesus thing? Today, we’ll explore ways to connect the God-dots for them on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. 

Show Notes for God’s Free Samples

Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the Missing Falls, is available now for readers ages 8-12. Kid-sized mysteries. God-sized truths. 

Scripture to Help Grandparents

Romans 1:20

Matthew 5:45

Psalm 145:9

John 6:44

2 Corinthians 3:16

Matthew 19:14

Next week's episode on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Castles and Strongholds: Guard Your Heart.

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September brings Labor Day. Today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we explore the topic of work. Glad you’re here. 

Show Notes for Grandchildren and Work, The Four-Letter Word

Scripture to Help Grandparents

Genesis 1:31

Genesis 2:15

Genesis 1:28

Exodus 31:1-3, 6

Ephesian 2:10

Matthew 25:21

Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the Missing Falls, is available now for readers ages 8-12. Kid-sized mysteries. God-sized truths. 

Next week's episode on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Skeptical Grandkids and God's Free Samples.

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I'll let you in on a secret. If you want to build character in your grandchildren, try

story. Story? But shouldn't they read the Bible? Of course. But the brain is wired for 

story. Today we’ll explore why on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. 

Show Notes for How to Build Character in Your Grandchildren—Through Children’s Literature

Kingswell Kid Detective series: The Mystery of the Missing Falls

Scripture to Help Grandparents:

Daniel 1:17

Philippians 4:8

Children’s Literature Resources:

Reading lists (Note: This is a secular list. Use discernment. I do not personally recommend every selection.)

Kid Lit blogs:

https://kathrynbutler.com/2022/09/26/great-childrens-book-resources-for-christian-parents/

https://christianchildrensauthors.com

Goodreads Lists

Newbury Award list

The Book of Virtues by William Bennett (Picture book versions also available)

Next episode on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Labor Day: Work, the Four-Letter Word. 

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Prayer impacts our families. So how do we multiply that power? With a partner. Join us for some math today on TCGP as we explore multiplication and the power of prayer.

Show Notes for How to Multiply the Power of Prayer for Your Grandchildren

Scripture to Help Grandparents

Matthew 18:20

Acts 4:29-31

Christian Grandparenting Network: Prayer Resources

Legacy Coalition desk pad with prayer prompts

The Mystery of the Missing Falls launches next week but you can pre-order your copy now for the elementary-aged student in your life. Kid-sized mysteries. God-sized truths. Click here. For the Kingswell Kid Detectives Book Club, click here. 

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What’s your grandparent superpower? You have one, you know. That’s our topic today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast.

Show Notes for Discovering Your Grandparent Superpower

Scripture to Help Grandparents:

Psalm 139:3

Romans 12:6

1 Corinthians 12:7, 11

Superpower Sheet

Kingswell Kid Detective series: The Mystery of the Missing Falls

Personality Tests:

https://www.truity.com

https://www.crystalknows.com/personality-test

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How can we encourage our grandchildren as they head back to school? A blessing backpack! Join me today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast as we point to God’s presence with them in the classroom. 

Show Notes for Back to School: How to Make a Blessing Backpack for Your Grandchildren

Scripture to Help Grandparents:

Mark 10:16

Deuteronomy 6:8-9

Joshua 1:8

Psalm 119:11

Jeremiah 33:3

Habakkuk 2:2

Matthew 13:3

Back to School Handout

Kingswell Kid Detective series: The Mystery of the Missing Falls

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You love your grandchildren and you want them to know Jesus. But your child and/or their spouse does not walk with Jesus and have declared Him off limits. What do you do? 

It’s a question we’re exploring today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. 

Show Notes for How to Share Your Faith When Jesus is Off Limits
Scripture to Help Grandparents:

Ephesians 6:18

Proverbs 18:21

Matthew 5:16

1 Peter 3:15-16

Long-Distance Grandparenting by Wayne Rice

The Christian Grandparenting Podcast Episode 7: Intercessory Prayer

Coming soon! Episode 34: Building Character in Your Grandchildren with Children’s Literature

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In today’s culture, truth is relative. Compromise is okay if you have a good reason, right? Wrong. How do we help our grandkids navigate these minefields of truth and lies? That’s our topic today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. 

Show Notes for Teaching Our Grandchildren Truth in a Confusing World
Scripture to Help Grandparents

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Romans 12:2

Matthew 11:19

1 Kings 3:9-10

Isaiah 30:21

Philippians 4:7

“Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It’s knowing the difference between right and almost right.” Charles Spurgeon

Next on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: When Jesus is Off Limits.

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